Best Frosted Strawberries Recipes

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STRAWBERRY FROSTING



Strawberry Frosting image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 6m

Yield about 1 pound (enough for 12 cupcakes)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar, plus extra, as needed
1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons strawberry fruit spread or jam

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the butter until light and smooth. Beat in 3 cups powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  • Beat in the strawberry fruit spread or jam into the vanilla frosting. Mix in the remaining 1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra, as needed, until smooth and creamy.

STRAWBERRY FROSTED LAYER CAKE



Strawberry Frosted Layer Cake image

The star of this beautiful cake is the fresh strawberry buttercream frosting that's bursting with summer flavor. As impressive as it looks, this cake is made easy with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and whole eggs called for on cake mix box
3/4 cup butter, softened
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam
1 teaspoon vanilla
Betty Crocker™ red gel food color
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (about 10 medium)
Whole fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 3 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour 1 1/2 cups of the batter in each pan.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in strawberry jam and vanilla until blended. Tint frosting with food color to desired color.
  • Place one cake layer rounded side down on serving plate. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top. Place in single layer 1/2 cup sliced strawberries on frosting layer to within 1/2 inch from edge of cake. Top with second cake layer, rounded side down. Spread 2/3 cup of the frosting on top and add remaining sliced strawberries; top with third cake layer rounded side up. Frost sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Refrigerate cake at least 1 hour before serving. Place whole strawberries in center on top of cake. Store any remaining cake loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 65 g, TransFat 1/2 g

FROSTED STRAWBERRY SALAD



Frosted Strawberry Salad image

My daughter, Katherine Beth, has requested that her grandmother, Thelma Bell, make this sweet rick gelatin salad with its fluffy topping for every family get-together. So when she and Patrick Althouse planned their nuptials, this delightful salad was part of the bountiful potluck buffet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (6 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
3 cups boiling water
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Fresh strawberries and mint

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries and pineapple. Refrigerate until partially set. , Stir in pecans and cherries. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. , For topping, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme just until combined; fold in whipped topping. Spread over salad. Chill for several hours or overnight. Cut into squares. Garnish with strawberries and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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